If you want something you can wash down with the slushes, Sonic also added Crispy Tenders to its menu. They replace chicken strips with a slightly lighter batter and come with a new Signature Sauce, according to representatives.

There is a meal promotion that includes three tenders, tater tots, Texas toast and one onion ring for $3.99 at participating locations.

Fielding Buck has been a business reporter since 2014 with a focus on logistics, supply chain and GIS. Prior experience includes extensive entertainment reporting. He loves photography and dogs and lives in San Bernardino County.